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A -- DIAGNOSTIC ENHANCEMENTS FOR KIOWA WARRIOR AIRCRAFT DUE 112295 POC Jeanne Reinfurt, Contract Specialist, Telephone Number 314-263-0652; Russell Hickam, Contracting Officer, Telephone Number 314-263-3586; Datafax Number 314-263-0656. The Government intends to solicit for enhanced diagnostic capabilities for the Kiowa Warrior aircraft by redesigning the automatic breakout box (ABOB) being designed and developed for the Longbow Apache aircraft under Contract DAAJ09-94-C-0385. The existing ABOB contract is sole source with Science Applications International Technology (SAIT), a division of Science Applications International Corporation. The ABOB's purpose is to reduce No Evidence of Failure problems as well as improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Aviation Intermediate Maintenance/Aviation Unit Maintenance practices. The ABOB incorporates Time Domain Reflectometer capability for cable/wiring fault isolation and diagnostics. The Government intends to modify the SAIT contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) to add the same enhanced diagnostics for the Kiowa Warrior. SAIT will concurrently redesign the Longbow ABOB for use on the Kiowa Warrior, and develop and deliver 6 prototypes. The Kiowa effort will include an option to create a complete user interface diagnostic package adaptable for use with an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual. The Government's minimum needs can only be satisfied by unique services available from SAIT, 10240 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121-1636 See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0284)

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